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David Risher is from the non-profit organization Worldreader.
David Risher is from the non-profit organization Worldreader.
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The e-readers program by Worldreader has given a total of 180,000 e-readers to kids and teachers in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
The e-readers program by Worldreader has given a total of 180,000 e-readers to kids and teachers in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
False
The first test conducted by Worldreader showed that primary-school students who got e-readers improved their reading on tests from 13% to 16%.
The first test conducted by Worldreader showed that primary-school students who got e-readers improved their reading on tests from 13% to 16%.
True
E-readers are heavy and not suitable for children to carry around.
E-readers are heavy and not suitable for children to carry around.
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E-readers have built-in Internet connections.
E-readers have built-in Internet connections.
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Books sent from America to Humble School's library were about local authors' works.
Books sent from America to Humble School's library were about local authors' works.
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Ester Nabwire is one of the students at Humble Primary School in Mukono, Uganda.
Ester Nabwire is one of the students at Humble Primary School in Mukono, Uganda.
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The e-readers program by Worldreader aims to provide a digital dictionary to students in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
The e-readers program by Worldreader aims to provide a digital dictionary to students in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
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Mr. Opio mentioned that instead of just having 1,000 books, the students have 10 or 100 times that through e-readers.
Mr. Opio mentioned that instead of just having 1,000 books, the students have 10 or 100 times that through e-readers.
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The e-readers provided by Worldreader need frequent charging due to their short battery life.
The e-readers provided by Worldreader need frequent charging due to their short battery life.
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